Effect of Adrenalectomy of Antibody-Forming Cell Production in Animals with a Delayed Type of Hypersensitivity,

Abstract

The present research has studied the effect of a bilateral adrenalectomy on the formation of cells which form an antibody to the corpuscular antigen (sheep erythrocytes) in guinea pigs with a delayed type of hypersensitivity (HDT) to human serum albumin (HSA). The following conclusions were drawn for guinea pigs which have received an adrenalectomy and have been sensitized by human serum albumin in a complete Freund's adjuvant, participation of the regional lymph nodes is prevalent in antibody formation. The adrenalectomy led to a decrease in the absolute and relative number of antibody-forming cells in the lymph nodes and spleen of the animals. When the adrenals were removed it was obvious that the mechanism which regulates the intensity of proliferation of the lymphoid fiber had been destroyed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 12, 1973
Accession Number
AD0770937

Entities

People

  • T. K. Valueva
  • V. F. Chebotarev

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Albumins
  • Animals
  • Antibodies
  • Blood
  • Cells
  • Endocrine Surgical Procedures
  • Freund'S Adjuvant
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Lymph Nodes
  • Lymphatic System
  • Rodents

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Immunology